Summer Lodge

My partner and I have just spent two nights at Summer Lodge, a lovely Country hotel in the Dorset countryside. The initial welcome and throughout our stay from the staff was very warm and attentive. We were shown to our Principal King room (16) which was roomy, with a comfy bed, fluffy pillows, superb bathroom with two wash hand basins and walk-in shower. The hand made shortbread in the room was delicious. Dinner in the restaurant was excellent, albeit small portions (fine dining) and limited choice menu. Special mention goes to Phillip, who was continually checking all was ok and Kinga. Breakfast was also excellent, with a good choice, looking out over the lovely garden with its deckchairs and swing seats. We would certainly stay there again, but had a couple of minor gripes, hence the four stars. A fridge in the room would have been nice, to keep the milk cold, especially as it was warm outside and our milk had turned. Our room decoration was dark and not brightly decorated as shown on the website for a Principal King ( the reason for booking that type of room) We looked out mainly at the wall of the building opposite and only enjoyed a vista of the gardens and countryside as advertised. As part of the break, we were expected to eat at the Acorn Inn, which we had assumed beforehand was another restaurant on-site, but is actually a pub in the village. We weren't happy about this and, to be fair, the hotel allowed us to eat in the main restaurant again. Charging £5 each for green beans and potatoes though was unnecessary, especially as the three courses were £85 each. I stress these were minor issues and would not prevent us from returning . To summarise, Summer Lodge is a wonderful hotel and well worth a visit for a relaxing break, cared for by excellent staff.

My husband and I have just had three wonderful nights here. The staff were really friendly, kind, and efficient. Breakfast was really good in the conservatory, our evening meal was excellent, coffee afterwards in drawing room peaceful, quiet, staff so lovely, even had surprise treat of sweets . We enjoyed the pool too. The grounds were so peaceful and relaxing, loads of seating in lots of little quiet areas. Lovely to walk around, swing seats for more relaxing. Drinks on patio lovely and with complimentary biscuits. Our room was lovely, with a lovely comfy bed too. We can't wait to come back..

Wife and I were here for three nights for a mid week break. It was an excellent choice of place to stay. Our experience was rather like a traditional English hotel should be. A personal greeting on arrival at the car park, luggage transported to the room, bubbles and nibbles in waiting in the room, and there was always the feeling that the very professional staff were there ready to be of any service. The restaurant was formal but nevertheless relaxing. We dined there on two nights and the third night at The Acorn nearby which is owned by the hotel. Once small criticism is that the menu is limited, which is OK, but it does not change so the choice for a multi nights stay means there's likely to be some repetition. One other thing: the hotel's website is excellent and in particular is a must use for local things to do, go and explore etc, and so well organised too. One final nice touch: for our journey home we were given a small carrier bag with water and nibbles for two, super! All in all, we though that this was a superior and totally enjoyable experience at Summer Lodge Hotel.

Had a wonderful t2 night stay at the The Summer Lodge Hotel. A beautiful country house hotel and really welcoming to dogs. The staff are very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. Excellent dining experience so we will definitely return.

We arrived on Friday 11th, not ample parking but just enough. The sun was shining, and the hotel looked amazing, we were greeted by the concierge who helped with navigation to the reception, where meet and greet took place, and a familiarization tour . Our room was air-conditioned a long with a welcome pack. Everyone was nice welcoming, professional, and above all, nothing seems to be any trouble. Therest of the day was atmospheric divine, balling water features croquet lawns, the list is admirable. And I must add, on departure we had a travel pack gift for our home journey. Thank you. Enjoyable hundred. We will be back.